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Book Southie's Corner - All About Epilepsy (Journalistic Writings)

I had received emails from several individuals,
a Neurologist and couple Epileptologists all
whom are writers / authors; requesting me
to write again as I had done so years ago
as a Journalist.

While I've already begun to post some of
these on some forums already - they've struck
the hearts of many, and people want more.

I've also come here - to share them with
you ... Some while are from my own heart
may also be of application to you; moreover
while others, as heartbreaking as is, touches
the very soul upon the others.

I will continue on while I can, to write and
post them as I go along.

God bless and be blessed!
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Old 12-01-2008, 07:29 AM #2
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Default Time Is Now

TIME IS NOW

Sun began to set and moon began to rise,
As I looked down upon my bed, I left a heavy sigh.
Shall the nocturnal come with its own silent surprise?
As I pondered, lying down to slumber, for suddenly without a cry;
For within and without, no knowledge in store,
It had struck without a warning,
Whereas confused and dazed than before,
That it has left me in the morning;
Alas, the body is aching and sore!

Seizure has struck, attacking me as before,
Repetitiously, ruthlessly, leaving one at its mercy!
Sadly one must endure with in its own reigns galore;
For this Epilepsy should be considered a "Grand Larceny"!
Medications here, Medications there, with titration to no end,
Some are mind blowing, while others are God-send!
Poked and prodded endlessly, blood levels must be checked,
In and out, constant routine, never seem to end,
Alas, Epilepsy, a nightmare that is certainly not blessed!

Fears within, and fears without, how long must one endure?
The quest to press on, never knowing when seizure impart;
For such leaves one wide out in the open, victims for sure!
Never knowing what lies in depth, for one can depart!
It affects and effects one and all, a burdensome constraining;
Lack of understanding and strain imposed, a burden to carry,
It knows no boundaries, nor its victims, which are gaining,
Like sands of the sea, victims are many, ages vary,
Alas, Epilepsy, mean, cruel, and growth ever-abounding!

Solitude, Peace, No more Seizures, those with Epilepsy cry out,
Neuroscience and Scientist prevail with ongoing research,
Moving quickly at rapid pace, scurrying all about,
People with Epilepsy are dying, others injured and on the lurch;
With hopes that one day, cure would come eliminating this thing,
All working together as a team, efforts are slowly advancing.
Progression have been made; many are left behind for a time being,
Medications with side effects, the needs are expanding,
Alas, Epilepsy, there is a time for action, for that time is NOW.


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Old 12-01-2008, 07:30 AM #3
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Default Storms of Epilepsy

Storms of Epilepsy

Rushing, mighty winds
Splitting towering masts
Over the rudder bends
Nary have the waves blasted!

Shattering the billows in its wings
Mighty force it sustains
Tossing back and forth, it brings
'Tis storm if ever refrains!

Then comes the silver lining
Shipwrecked completely on the shore
Water logged and wearied binding
Recuperate, rebuild, and sail once more!

Epilepsy is so much similar
Sadly, one must report!
Repetitiously; all too familiar
Enduring it all, without any resort!

For true Admirals are they
Without navigation, radars, or charts
Endurance through it all night or day
Knowing not what lies before them imparts!


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Old 12-01-2008, 07:32 AM #4
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Default Give Us A Chance

GIVE US A CHANCE

Traditionalist to mystified abstract
I am a painter, and unique at that
Posted at galleries, ribbons, trophies, surrounds
Awards given, honors and newspaper an article abounds
Looking around for my elite taste and more
Desiring of my background which I won’t bore
Learning of my Epilepsy, they do a backwards prance
All I ask is give me a chance

Rhythms echo down the halls
Musicians put forth best that wails down the walls
Singers belt out the lovely tunes
While people dance to the music’s swoons
Rushing to our bands, Managers with contracts in hand before
Desiring of our background which we won’t bore
Learning of our Epilepsy, they do a backwards prance
All we ask is give us a chance

Eloquent, Intelligent, Education choice supreme
Corporations drool with utmost dream
Phones ringing off the hook with contracts of deal
Much I must ponder, for many are a steal
However, the time has come; one elect inquires more
Desiring of my background which I won’t bore
Learning of my Epilepsy, they do a backwards prance
All I ask is give me a chance

I am just a Schoolchild as you can see
I can do anything as everyone else if you please
I can run, jump, draw, and play
I can do anything whatever you say
When they come across to my mommy for more
Desiring of my background which I won’t bore
Learning of my Epilepsy, they do a backwards prance
All I ask is give me a chance

I have played baseball since I was a young
Always practiced the moment Spring has sprung
Coaches and teammates are quite pleased with me
For my average is sky high; as you can see
All the while yet, the Scouts from Pros inquired for more
Desiring of my background which I won’t bore
Learning of my Epilepsy, they do a backwards prance
All I ask is give me a chance

Discrimination abounds so greatly all over
It is the same story moreover
Young and old affected within and without
Leaving us fighting with a shout
As everyone inquires within for more
Desiring of our background which we won’t bore
Learning of our Epilepsy, they do a backwards prance
All we ask is give us a chance


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Old 12-01-2008, 07:33 AM #5
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Default Rocking on AEDS (Humorous)

Rocking on AEDS (Humorous)

I'm rocking on anti-epileptic drugs which is a smash
Tossing them all into the cocktail, it is a bash!
Oh, baby, I am seeing a spider on the wall
It is dancing in sheer delight with a fuzz ball!
Oh, baby, I am on an AEDS cocktail spree
I am downright staggering like a drunk you see!
Your thoughts, don't you dare try to compare
With everyone, everything, that is out there!
Daytime, Nighttime; what is that?
All around me, for I have lost track!
Oh, baby, I am on an AEDS cocktail spree
Am I awake or sleepy, I cannot perceive!
Isn't this lovely my cognitive functioning
Is all now one hundred percent malfunctioning!
Normalcy; is that a reality?
Alternatively, is that some type of malady?
Oh, baby, I am on an AEDS cocktail spree
The longing cost of being seizure-free!
This is very asinine, come right now
Hearing things, seeing things, and how!
Titrations up and down, never liking this sound
Never knowing where I will abound!
Oh, baby, I am on an AEDS cocktail spree
The side effects are hideous as you can see!
For now, I witness myself in a déjà vu
I am no 'psychic', nor a Ghost - "BOO!"
Freaking out people is not what I desired
Loved ones are astonished; and I, wired!
Oh, baby, I am on an AEDS cocktail spree
Anti-epileptic drugs do strange things, "Yes, Sir-ee!"


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Default Then... (In Tribute to those who lost their lives to SUDEP)

Then... (In Tribute to those who lost their lives to SUDEP)

A cooing baby rests
Nursing on his mother’s breasts
Proud father goes on with his dreams
Of his future son’s sports schemes
While Grandparents stand in the midst
Wallowing in ‘Spoiling Grandson’ list
Months have grown by
Son has no longer become shy
Now talking and walking
Then all of a sudden while sleeping
Parents hear a scary cry, sounding eerie inside
Rising from their sleep, rushing to his side
Immediately the father makes a phone call
Suddenly the Medics and Ambulance Tech are in the hall,
Transported immediately to the Hospital
THEN ….

Exhausted, but excited, now fiancée is off the phone
Glazing at her new rock, which she was stuck to her like Super Glue
Laughing hard, was the fiancé who was in sheer delight
For this entire dramatic event was just a pure sight
For the “Future” In-Laws were already making plans
Bickering how it all will come into plan
For yet has there been a wedding date ever been set
And ‘twas yet, to everyone’s amusement, the Bride is beset
While the future Groom kissed his future Bride goodnight
Not knowing that fate lied in sight
While everyone headed to slumber
His fiancée decided to lumber
Overwhelmed with all the decisions of the wedding
As soon as the sun rose the next morning
Mother checked in; Medics called, transported to the Hospital
THEN ….

Proud Mama rooted and watched with a gleam
As her daughter continued gaining points on the balance beam
Gymnastics was always her forte, while in band played the flute
While her seizures were fully controlled, she was wild and witty as a hoot
Her Mama always demanded the best
For her grade point averages excelled above the rest
Universities expressed their interest with her in mind
Scholarships everywhere in the mail, for graduation was not far behind
Mama and daughter was quite a pair
Everything between them they had to share
Then one day something tragic happened which was unexplained
“Mama, I don’t feel right”, daughter loudly proclaimed
Mama rushed to her aid, and phoned the Doctor, “Help me”
Office inquired what had happened, all they heard was “Seize”
Mama hung up on them, phoned 9-1-1, and off they went to the Hospital
THEN …

Tears, flowing down, for this cannot be real
Please, someone please, tell me that this is all surreal
For we have just been told
S U D E P has been unfold
Taking our loved ones lives away
So quickly, so suddenly; at loss for words that one can say
This is so unfair, never having a chance at life
Instead of happiness, now we must deal with strife
We look at the casket, such sweet face abounds
Tears, flowing down, we cannot stop the crying sounds
Someone, please tell us cause of this tragedy?
Someone, please tell us how to stop this malady?
Epilepsy, is that what is was? Buried now with deepest sorrows
Embracing of their memories, forever and all of our tomorrows


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